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The study aims to investigate the influence of patient positioning during spinal anesthesia on the incidence and severity of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) and hemodynamic stability.

May 4, 2026

The impact of patient positioning during spinal anesthesia induction on the incidence and severity of post-dural puncture headache and hemodynamic stability: a prospective cohort study.

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The study aims to investigate the influence of patient positioning during spinal anesthesia on the incidence and severity of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) and hemodynamic stability.
Prospective observational cohort study conducted from January to April 2024 with 84 ASA I/II patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery.
Patients were allocated to either sitting or lateral decubitus positions based on clinical practice.
Primary outcome was assessed using a visual analog scale over five postoperative days; secondary outcomes included mean arterial pressure and heart rate changes.
PDPH incidence was significantly higher in the sitting group compared to lateral group (23.8% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.04).
Sitting position was associated with increased odds of PDPH (adjusted OR = 3.85, 95% CI: 1.05-14.10).
Mean arterial pressure decreased in both groups, with more pronounced hypotension in the lateral group shortly after spinal anesthesia (p < 0.01).

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Prospective cohort study compares PDPH incidence and hemodynamic changes in different positions during spinal anesthesia, suggesting significant implications for practice.

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Gebeyehu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Prospective cohort study compares PDPH incidence and hemodynamic changes in different positions during spinal anesthesia, suggesting significant implications for practice.

The impact of patient positioning during spinal anesthesia induction on the incidence and severity of post-dural puncture headache and hemodynamic stability: a prospective cohort study.

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The impact of patient positioning during spinal anesthesia induction on the incidence and severity of post-dural puncture headache and hemodynamic stability: a prospective cohort study.

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